Isodecyl Ethylhexanoate
AKA “Isodecyl 2-ethylhexanoate, EINECS 252-302-9, RefChem:149254, 8-METHYLNONYL 2-ETHYLHEXANOATE, FRWDKHJGBUEADF-UHFFFAOYSA-N”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Isodecyl ethylhexanoate
AKA: Isodecyl 2-ethylhexanoate, EINECS 252-302-9, RefChem:149254, 8-METHYLNONYL 2-ETHYLHEXANOATE, FRWDKHJGBUEADF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight emollient that softens and smooths skin while helping products glide on easily and feel silky without greasiness.
Formula
C18H36O2
Mol. Weight
284.50
CAS #
34962-91-9
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester created in the cosmetics industry as a light emollient and solvent to improve product texture and skin feel in modern formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR